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A History of the A.B. Chance Company

A History of the A.B. Chance Company

Telephony in Centralia Centralia was one of the first of the smaller towns of Missouri to have an...

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Piers and Piles and Anchors, oh my!

Piers and Piles and Anchors, oh my!

Sometimes used interchangeably, helical foundations are known by many names. Some common names...

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PROOF MATTERS: Using Terzaghi’s Equation in Foundation Design

PROOF MATTERS: Using Terzaghi’s Equation in Foundation Design

Prove it. Compared to other deep foundation technologies, CHANCE helical piles have the advantage...

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The Difference Between Serviceability and Capacity of Helical Piles

The Difference Between Serviceability and Capacity of Helical Piles

The best place to start with a discussion of the difference between serviceability and capacity of...

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Mine Subsidence Repair [Case Study]

Mine Subsidence Repair [Case Study]

A new house was constructed in West Virginia, but within a year it was clear that one corner of the...

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Residential Foundation Repair/Remediation Options

Residential Foundation Repair/Remediation Options

Your home is a significant investment and when something is wrong with it, you need to fix it to...

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Gary Matters: The Engineers Behind the Gray Matter

Gary Matters: The Engineers Behind the Gray Matter

March 4, 2022 is World Engineering Day, March is National Engineering Month in Canada, and the USA...

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5 Questions about Load Tests on Helical Piles [Answered]

5 Questions about Load Tests on Helical Piles [Answered]

Often, larger commercial projects will have load test requirements included in the specifications....

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Gray Matters: 110 Years of Wisdom Gained

Gray Matters: 110 Years of Wisdom Gained

As an industry leader, it’s important to us to share the lessons we’ve learned through research,...

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What Matters

What Matters

This year marks our 110th birthday and as we look forward to the New Year with renewed...

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Are you building on a solid foundation or living on borrowed time?

Are you building on a solid foundation or living on borrowed time?

If you are turning your head the other way when it comes to building your foundations on unstable...

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Helical Pile Equipment Maintenance Checklist

Helical Pile Equipment Maintenance Checklist

With the heavy construction season slowing down in the winter months, it is a good time to conduct...

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Torque Indicator Mounting Bolt Use and Compatibility Tips

Torque Indicator Mounting Bolt Use and Compatibility Tips

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Project Example – Using Helical Capacity Design Software for Helical Pile Foundation Bid

Project Example – Using Helical Capacity Design Software for Helical Pile Foundation Bid

We’re often asked by engineers and contractors how to bid helical pile foundations. This often...

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